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EPITAPHS  AND  ELEGIES, 


'*  I  in  the  burying  place  m(iy  see. 
Graves  jihorter  far  than  1  ; 

Froai  Death's  arrest,  no  age  is  free , 
Young  children  too  may  t!ie.^' 


NEW-YORK  : 


'UINTluD    AND   SOLD    BY    SAMUEL    WOOD    8c    SONS. 

AT   THE    JUVEMLE    EOOK-STOKE, 

■VO.   S.^7,    PEARL-STKi.£T, 

1816". 


PREFACE. 


c.zi\ 


THE  publisher  of  this  little  volume  of  Epitaphs,  se- 
cted  rVorn  among  iimijy  of  his  own  collection,  presents 

to  hi.s  juvenile  readers  ;  apprehending  there  are  some 
Inong  tlicm,  who  (like  himself,)  can  be  agreeably 
Tiused  with  solemn  and  serious  scenes;  some  who,  with 
le  wise  man,  choose  rather  *•  to  go  to  the  house  of 
ourning,  than  to  the  house  of  feasting  :"  who  can  take 
easure  in  retirement,  and  in  walking  among  the  tombs 
■  those  who  were  once  like  us,  acting  their  parts  in  the 
isy  scenes  of  life  ;  but  are  now  no  more;  are  gone  into 
state  of  endless  duration,  either  of  happiness  or  mis- 
y  ;  to  one  of  which  states,  we  are  all  hastening  as  fast 

the  wings  of  time  will  carry  us.  Whilst  we  thus 
hold  converse  with  the  silent  dead,'^  we  naturally  re- 
ct,  that  what  we  are,  they  were  ;  and  what  they  are, 
e  must  shortly  be  ;  even  though  our  lives  should  be 
ngthened  out  to  the  full  age  of  man,  three  score  years 
d  ten.  This  length  of  time,  when  compared  with 
ernity,  dwindles  into  comparative  nothingness  ;  yet  on 
e  improvement  of  these  few  momenls,  an  eternity  of 
ppiness  or  misery  d^peml). 

4^  t-^  «^  ^^.  »:^  ^,# 


*'  Our  d«Jys  begin  with  trouble  herCj  j 

Our  life  is  but  a  span  ;  I 

Helen tle?s  death  is  always  near,  j 

So  frail  a  thing  is  man.  ; 

\ 
'*  Then  sow  the  seeds  of  grace  while  young, 

That  when  thou  com^st  to  d»e,  j 

Thou  may'st  sing  forth  that  triumph  song,  1 

Desfth^  where's  thy  victory  ?''  J 

The  extravagance  bestowed  upon  funeral  monuments^ 
and  the  fulsome  encomiums  which  some  of  them  contain,; 
justly  merit  censure.  Our  mcderation  should  appear  in 
all  things ;  and  superfluities  about  dead  bodies,  are  quite 
as  reprehensible  as  on  the  living.  ^ 

i 


^  'A^.  %^  :m^  /ik'  "^  %i;  5d^  ^^  ;^ 

EPITAPHS  AND  ELEGIES. 


TliSTillCr  Of   MAI>Ji. 

PORTLAND. 


IN  MEMORY  OF 

Mrs.  Eliza  S.  Haytlen, 

Wife  of  Mr.  Josiah  Hajden, 

Aged  21  Years, 

&  Robert  Stonehoiise, 

Their  Son,  aged  10  Months. 

rhey  were  v/recked  on  Richpiond's  Island^ 

July  12,  1807, 

With  Capt.  Jacob  Adams, 

of  Schr.  Charles, 
Where  13  others  Perished- 


mmw'-ki.k  fi  FSTt  ir^E.. 


POKTSMOITH. 


This  Stone,  j 

erected  by  Parental  affection,  j 

is  sacred  to  the  Memory  of  NANCY,      I 

TEMPERANCE,  &  SAMUEL  WALKER,  | 

three  promising  children  of 

Mr.  Seth  and  Mrs.  Temperance  Walker,    i 

Who  were  lovely  and  pleasant  in  life,  and  iu| 

their  deaths,  were  not  divided,  being  sum-  | 

mon'd  to  the  tomb  in  the   short  space   of  J 

four  days,  at  the  Age  of  12,  6,  and  4  years.   \ 


*'  Insatiate  Archer,  could  not  suffice  ?  J 

Thy  shafts  slew  thrice,  and  thrice  our  peace  was  slain ;  j 

And  thrice"  within  the  space  of  four  short  days.  ) 

Thus  mourn  the  parents — sounds  responsive  rise,  ^ 

Cease  our  dear  parents  unavailing  sig:hs,  ^ 

In  reahns  of  bliss  we  wait  your  fond  embrace,  'j 

Where  we  behold  the  ^^aviour  fcice  to  face — •  j 

Oh,  bow  submission  to  the  chastening  rod,  | 

And  bless  a  taking  as  a  giving  God.  j 

Mar.  1798.  i 

I 


MASSACHUSETTS. 


NEWBURYPOBT. 


SALLY, 

a  promising  daughter  of  Nathaniel, 

&  Tabilha  White,  of  Portsmouth, 

died  August  29,  1798.  JEt.  14. 


Tis  Heaven's  high  will  we  must  to  dust  return, 
A.t  eve,  at  noonday,  or  in  bleoming  morn  : 
But  small  the  difference  when  the  summons  given, 
[f  we're  prepared  to  tread  the  courts  of  heaven. 
The  child  thro'  grace  may  die  full  crown'd  with  years, 
fVhile  age  impenitent  must  be  clos'd  in  tears, 
bnd  Parents,  brethren,  friends,  and  kindred  hear, 
^.nd  for  the  Solemn  Hour  of  Death  prepare! 
That  join'd  in  Jesus  we  may  meet  above, 
lais'd  above  iall  defect,  and  perfected  in  love. 


FREDERICK  TITCOMB. 

Son  of 

John  Berry  Titcomb  & 

Katy  Titcomb, 

who  in  the  midst  of  blooming 

health  and  youthful  activity,  was 

suddenly  taken  from  this 
[theatre  of]  life,  by  falling  from 
a  Vessel's  Mast,  4th  June,  1808. 
in  the  9th  Year  of  his  A2:e. 


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In  Memory  of 
CAPT.  JOHN  COUCH, 

Who  died  at  Demarara, 

July  14th,  1794,  Mi.  47. 

Also  his  Son 

JOSEPH  COUCH, 

who  was  drowned 

at  Plumb-Island  Beach, 

Mt  18. 

Beliold  the  Father  &c  the  Son, 

Their  days  cut  short,  their  glass  has  run, 

Whilst  one  by  sickness  wascall'd  home, 

The  other  shared  a  briny  tomb. 

Cense  then  from  friends  and  put  your  trust, 

In  God  who  turneth  all  to  dust. 


SALEM. 

In  Memory  of 
ELIZABETH  GROVES, 

Daughter  of  Richard  and  Elizabeth  Groves, 

Ob.  Oct.  24,  1800, 

in  the  fifth  Year 

of  her  age. 

Friends  nor  Physicians  couUl  not  save, 
My  dying  Body  from  the  Grave. 


In  Memory  of 

Amos  Ballard,  (Son  of 

MR.  JOHN  BALLARD, 

of  Boston,) 

who  was  deprived  of  his  life 

hv  the  accidenial  discharsie 

of  a  musket,  in  a  Canoe, 

in  LYNN  RIVER, 

On  the  25  of  August,  1798, 

Alt.  llT 

rhe  grave  hath  eloquence  ;  its  Lectures  teach 
In  silence,  louder  than  divines  can  preach, 
Hear  what  it  says,  ye  sons  of  folly,  hear. 
11  speaks  to  you^  lend  an  attentive  ear 


11 

BOSTON. 

Ill  Memoiy  of  9  Children 
of  Thomas  and  Catharine  Hiller, 
viz. 
Elizabeth  Ililler,  died  Sep.  21,  1795. 

Ao;ed  9  Months  : 
Mary  Pain  Hiller,  died  Sept.  16,  1798, 

Aged  15  Months  : 
Benj.  Hiller,  died  July  24,  1799, 

Aged  8  days  : 
Mary  Pain  Hiller,  died  Sep.  20,  1801, 
Aged  14  Months  : 
And  5  Infants. 

Their  souls  are  gone  to  heaven  we  trust ; 
GOD  cali'd  them  home  ;  he  thought  it  best. 


CAMBRIDGE. 

In  Memory  of  2  Children  of 

Mr.  JOHN  and  Mrs.  MARGARET  NORCROSS, 

vizf. 

ELIZA,  died  Augst.  22,  1802, 

iEt.  2  years  and  9  Mo. 

JOHN,  died  Novr.  22,  1802, 

JEt.  4  Mo.  15  ds. 

Why  should  we  say  His  yet  too  soon, 
To  geek  for  Heaven  or  think  of  Death, 
A  flower  may  fade  before  His  noon, 
And  we  this  day  may  lose  our  breath. 


12 

FAIR-H4VEN. 

To  the  Memory  of  ^ 

Mary  Ann  Alden, 

Who  died  July  6th,  A,  D.  1809, 

Aged  5  Months  : 

The  daughter  of  the  late 

Mr.  Gideon  S.  Alden,  deed* 

and  his  wife  Priscilla. 

'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high, 
Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave  ; 
He  jsires,  and  (blessed  be  his  name) 
He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 

NEW- BEDFORD. 

In  Memory  of 
RHODOLPHUS  WING  HOWLAND, 

Son  of  James  and  Aurilla  Howland, 

who  died  March  20lh,  1810, 

Aged  1  Year,  1  Months 

and  25  days. 

Entwined  in  the  cold  arras  of  death, 

See  dear  Rhodolphus  lie, 

.lust  sipt  the  2;all,  re?>it^ned  his  breath  ; 

So  did  his  Sov'reitjn  die. 

But  why  so  short  thy  visit  here? 

Ah  !  why  so  soon  depart  ? 

Was  it  to  call  up  every  tear, 

And  break  thy  parents'  heart? 

0  no,  his  little  soul  replies  ; 

1  was  lent  to  them,  not  given, 
Was  calPd  away  to  make  them  wise, 
That  we  might  meet  in  Heaven. 


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RHODE-ISLA-ND.  i 

ISEWPORT.  * 

This  Marble  \ 

covers  the  Mortal  part  of  I 
JOHN  GIBBS, 

Son  of  1 

GEORGE  AND  MARY  GIBBS,  ; 

an  amiable  and  promising  Youth,  I 

the  delight  of  his  fond  parents,  J 

the  beloved  object  ) 

of  his  numerous  relatives,  4 

the  desire  \ 

of  all  Iiis  acquaintance,  | 

who  lost  his  life  by  the  accidental  discharge 

of  a  fowling-piece,  \ 

the  26th  of  August,  1797,  \ 

Aged  16  Years.  1 

In  Memory  of  \ 

Phebe,  Amber,  and  Betsey,  3 

three  daughters  of  I 

Simeon  and  Eosannah  Taylor.  ■ 

Phebe  died  June  13th,  1800, 

aged  9  Months.  i 

Amber  died  July  20th,  1801,  ] 

aged  3  Years,  7  Months,  and  18  Days.         l 

Betsey,  Sept,  17th,  1801,  i 

aged  2  Years  and  18  Days.  i 

"  Be  still,  and  know  ihat  I  am  God?^  ] 


14 

Here  rest  the  remains 

of 

WILLIAM  BRANFORD  HORRY, 

Eldest  son  of 

Elias  and  Harriet  Horry, 

of  South-Carolina, 

who  was  unfortunately  thrown 

From  a  horse,  the  26th  of  May,  1808. 

He  was  born  in  Charleston, 

The  5th  of  April,  1799  ; 

Had  resided  in  town  3  Years, 

And  died  the  day  after  the 

distressing  accident. 

Aged  9  Years,  1  Month,  and  22  Days. 

The  remembrance  of  this 

amiable  Youth, 

Will  long  be  cherished. 

As  a  son,  he  was  dutiful 

in  his  behaviour  ; 

His  mind  was  virtuous,  noble, 

Strong,  and  cultivated  ; 

And  he  had  made  such  progress 

In  his  education. 

As  to  promise  future  usefulness. 

Had  it  pleased  God 

To  prolong  his  life. 

His  afflicted  Parents  have  caused 

This  Tomb  to  be  erected 

To  his  Memory. 


15 


PROVIDENCE. 


In  Memory  of 

three  respectable  black 

Persons,  Phillis,  Rose,  and 

Fannj  Chace, 

who  served  faithfully, 

in  the  family  of 

Samuel  Chace,  Esq. 

The  Wise,  the  gay,  the  Humble, 

and  the  exalted,  the  beautiful 

and  the  deformed  ;  must  all 

moulder,  in  the  same  native  clay. 


16 

CONNECTICUT, 

NORWICH. 

In  Memory  of 

Miss  Lucy,  daughr.  to  Mr. 

John  Biishnell  and  Mrs.  Lucy,  his 

wife,  who  died  Deer.  22cl,  A.  D. 

1805,  in  the  17  Year  of 

her  age.     Also,  Fanny,  her 

sister,  died  Jan.  2d,  A.  D.  1806, 

In  the  10th  Year  of  her 

age- 

When  you,  our  Friends,  are  passing  by, 
And  this  informs  you  where  we  lie  ; 
Remember,  you  ere  long  must  have, 
Like  us,  a  mansion  in  the  Grave. 


NEW-LONDON. 

John  Shackmaple 
Wiilson,  Son  of 

Thomas  and 

Phoebe  Wiilson, 

died  Oct.  30th,  1798, 

Aged  2  Years. 

So  fond  desires  are  often  crossed, 
And  Parents'  hopes  in  death  are  lost. 


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HARIFORD. 

To  the  Memory  of 

JEREMIAH  WzVDS WORTH,  Esq. 

Son  of  the 

Rev.  DANIEL  WADSWORTH, 

&  Mrs.  ABIGAHj  WADSVV  ORTH. 

He  was  born  on  the  12ih  July, 

A.  D.  1 743, 

&  died  on  the  30th  of  April, 

A.  D.  1804.^ 


*  Arespectablf  inhabitant  inform«J,  this  raonnmcntis 
mbleiiaiical  ;  that  he  was  a  man  of  worth,  and  a  Pillar 
mong  th^  People. 

I  2* 


18 

NEW-HAVEN. 

Ore  5  small  stones  side  by  side. 

ELIZABETH, 

Daughter  of  Capt. 

Henry  &  Mrs. 

ELIZABETH  DAGGETT, 

diedJune  1st,  1778, 

Aged  10  vVeeks. 

HENRY,  Son 

of  Mr.  HENRY  & 

Mis.  ELIZABETH 

DAGGETT,  died  21 

#  *  *  *     irrf,  Aged 

#^       rit-       •il'       'it'      -S/f      •it' 
TT       w       TT       "Tt*       ^       Tlr 

ELIHU, 

Son  of  Mr- 

Henry  and  Mrs. 

Eliz.  Daggett, 

died  May,  17, 

1775,  Aged  16 

Days. 

REBECCA, 

Daughter  of  Mr. 

HENRY  and  Mrs. 

ELIZABETH 

DAGGETT, 

Died  Dec.  16, 

1773,  Aged  47 

Days. 


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ELIZABETH, 

Daughter  of 

Mr.  HENRY  & 

Mrs.  ELIZABETH 

DAGGETT, 

died  Nov.  19, 

1772,  Aged 

36  Dajs. 


NEW-YORK. 

aTY  OF  NEW-YORK. 

Here  lies  interred 

the  body  of 

ANNE  SOPHIA  FIELD, 

daughter  of  Charles  I.  and 

Anne  Field, 

who  departed  this  transitory 

life  Sept.  14th,  1800; 

Aged  4  Years,  5  Months,  and  16  Days. 

Farewell,  dear  soul,  a  short  farewell, 
Till  we  do  meet  a^ain  above, 
In  the  bright  realms  where  Angels  dwell, 
And  all  our  works  be  praise  and  love. 


20 

In 

Memory  of 
CATHARINE, 

daughter  of 

Stephen  and  Jane  Sands, 

who  departed  this  life 

Septr,  4th,  1794, 

Aged  5  Months,  and  27  Days- 

Also,  their  Son 

WILLIAM, 

who  departed  this  life 

24th  May,  1805, 

Aged  3  Years,  3  Months,  5  Days^ 

The  world  is  vain  and  full  of  pain, 
With  care  and  trouble  sore ; 
But  they  are  blest  that  are  at  rest, 
"With  Christ  forever  more. 


Sacred 
to  the  Memory  of 
SARAH  WHIT TEMORE, 

who  departed  this  life, 

August  the  3rd,  1798, 

Aged  12  Tears,  and  10  Months » 

As  rapid  as  the  torrent  stream, 
As  transient  as  the  meteor'**  gleam, 

Is  all  our  earthly  joy  ; 
We're  born  to  live,  and  live  to  die, 
Death's  shafts  around  us  always  fly, 

And  soon  our  life  dei^troy. 


21 

IN 

Memory  of 

JOHN, 

Son  of  Peter  and 

Jane  Skinner, 

who  departed  this  life 

August  18th,  1810, 

Aged  14  Months  and 

24  Days. 

See  here  the  child  whose  cheerful  bloom, 
Promised  a  train  of  years  to  come ; 
When  fate  derides  the  expected  joys. 
And  all  our  flattering  hope  destroys. 


In  memory  of 

Don  Carlos  Martines  de  Yrujo> 

y  McKean,  Son  of 

the  Marquis  Decade  Yrujo, 

Minister  Plenipotentiary 

of  his  Catholick  Majesty  to 

the  United  States  of  America, 

born  the  ITth  April,  1799, 

&  departed  this  life  on  the 

16th  August,  1800. 

En  el  cielo  esia  Gozando  La  Gloria. 


22 


In  Memory  of  i 

the  deceased  Children  of  \ 

William  &  Eleanor  Valleau-  \ 

John,  born  Novr,  30th,  177 5,  died  Deer- 

15th,  1775  :i 
Mary,  Born  Novr.  3d,   1775,  died  Septr.^ 

13ih,  1777:^ 
Samuel,  born  June  10th  1784,  died  Septr.) 

14th,  1784  :| 
Samuel,  Born  July  8th,  1785,  died  Jany,  27^ 

1786  :! 
Eleanor,  Born  March  10th,  1787,  died  Jund 

14th,  1788:] 
Sarah,  Born  May  6th,  1791,  died  May  6thJ 

1791  :i 
Martha,  Born  May  31st,  1794,  died  AugustI 

11th,  1794.1 

O  my  happy  infant  friends,  ^ 

Shall  I  you  again  behold  ;  ^ 

Jesus  now  this  warfare  end,  1 

Come  and  take  me  to  thy  fold  ;  J 

Let  me  then,  matnr'd  in  love,  I 

Kiss  my  little  friends  above.  ^  | 


In  Memory  of 

JANE  HYDE, 

died  the  1 7th  of  April,  1804, 

Aged  2  Years  and  21  Days. 

The  days  wherein  I  passed  my  life, 
Were  like  the  fleeting  shade ; 
And  I  am  withered  like  the  grass, 
That  soon  away  does  fade. 


Reader, 

This  Marble  speaks  no  common  loss. 

It  presses  the  remains  of  one 

whose  day  clo^'d  in  its  dawning. 

THOMAS  IVERS,  Junior, 

died  on  the  9rh  of  Ociober,  1799, 

Aged  but  19! 

The  fairest  prospects  of  an  unprotected 

family,  died  with  him. 

If  for  departed  worth,  one  panj^^  of  wo 

Has  torn  thy  breast,  or  caus'd  tliy  eyes  to  flow ; 

If  e'er  a  sifter's  fon(<ness  tliou  didst  prove, 

Or  leei  the  melting  of  a  mother's  love  ; 

Here  give  thy  sobs  to  burst,  thy  tears  to  run, 

And  mourn — the  friead — the  brother,  and  the  son. 


Memento  Mori. 

Deposited  here  is 

the  infant  remains  of 

Elizabeth,  aged  1  Year,  and  6  Mos, 

&  Jean,  aged  1  Year,  &  5  Months, 

Children  of 

James  &  Jean  Gibson. 

lief  Parents  remember,  that  when 

their  Children  are  laid  in  the  grave 

they  must  soon  follow. 

A.  D.  irsr. 


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HEMPSTEAD,  L.  I,  1 

Memory  of  \ 

Elizabeth  Birdsall,  \ 

h 

who  departed  this  life  I 

December  16th,  1804,  ] 

Aged,  98  Years,  | 

and  10  Months.  j 

In  Memory  of  | 

William,  son  of  Edward  \ 

and  Sarah  AUinson,  who 

Died  the  14  Day  of  May,  \ 

1775,  Aged  3  Days.  "  | 

Happy  the  babe,  who,  privileged  by  fiate,  '% 

To  shorter  labour  and  a  lighter  weight,  '\ 

ReceivM  but  yesterday  the  gift  of  breath,  \ 

Order'd  to-morrow  to  return  to  Death.  ; 

These  two  Epitaphs  afford  a  striking  contrast,  and 
a  proof  of  the  uncertainty  of  life.  While  one,  just  in  the 
dawn  of  existence,  opens  it  eyes,  utters  a  feeble  cry, 
and  retires  from  the  scene — the  other,  supported  to  a 
very  lengthened  age,  far  beyond  what  is  termed  the 
limits  of  man,  having  passed  through  the  various  vicissi- 
tudes incident  to  human  nature,  descends  into  the  Tomb, 
the  house  appointed  for  all  the  living.  When  we  con- 
sider the  wonderful  structure  of  our  frame,  and  the 
frailties  of  human  nature  we  are  led  to  admire  less  at 
the  fall  of  the  Infant,  than  at  the  continuance  of  the 
Aged. 


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HUNTINGTON. 

In 

'  memory  of 

JOHN  C.  SLESSOR, 

son  of  John  &  Mary 

Slessor, 

who  departed  this  life 

Dec.  5th,  1806, 

in  the  4th  Year  of  his  Age. 

Whereas,  ye  know  not  what 

Shall  be  on  the  morrow,  for 

What  is  your  lite  ?  it  is  even  a  vapour,. 

That  appeareth  for  a  little  time, 

And  then  vanisheth  away. 


In  Memory  of 

George  &  George  Dalley, 

Sons  of  John  Davis 

&  Ruth  Rogers. 


George  D.  died 

Nov.  1st,  1789, 

aged  4  Years, 

&  3  Moathts. 


George  died 
Dec.  4th,  1801, 
Aged  2  Years, 

&  5  Months. 


With  reverential  awe  and  dread, 

AT e  view  our  lovely  children  dead, 

And  mourn  their  hapless  fate  ; 

But  did  we  realize  the  joy, 

That  does  their  blessed  tongues  employ, 

How  pleased  to  see  their  statef 


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Here  lies  buried  the  Body  of 

JOHN  KETCHAM,  son  of  | 

#-^1.     -ii-     ^^     -it-     'ii.     -^  '' 

•??•        T^V*        W        "Vf-        •TV'        W  J 

i 

who  was  killed  with  a  Cart  Wheel, 
Jan.  1st,  1773,  in  the  10th  Year  of  his  Agt 

O,  mournful  New-year's  Day,  j 

To  my  surviving  friends,  \ 

Behold  how  soon  Vm  call'd  away,  \ 

Soon  as  the  year  begins.  i 

O,  think  when  you  pass  by,  \ 

How  sudden  was  my  death  ;  i! 

And  may  you  all  prepare  to  die.  ] 

Before  you  end  your  breath.  ^ 


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SATAUKET. 

In 

Memory  of 

WILLIAM,  son  of 

William  and  Amy 

Oldrin,  who  died 

Oct.  3d,  1805, 

aged  5  Years,  1  Mo. 

and  22  Days. 

No  age  nor  sex  can  death  defy  ; 
Think,  mortals,  what  it  is  to|die. 


MERETICK. 

This  stone  is  erected  to 

the  memory  of  HANNAH 

T.  REEVE,  Daughter  of 

Isaac  T.  and  Joanna  Reeve, 

who  departed  this  life 

Nov.  6th,  1799,  Aged  11 

Years. 

The  fairest  bud  that  flowery  nature  knows, 
May  ne'er  unfold  or  be  the  opening  Rose, 


2S 

OYSTERPONB. 

In  Memory  of 
DAVID,  Son  of 

Daniel  T.  and 

Rhoda  Terry, 

who  was  killed 

by  a  cart  wheel, 

Jan.  15th,  1807, 

aged  14  Years,  and  10  Months* 

Farewell,  dear  friends,  my  mem'ry  keep, 
While  in  death's  arms  my  be  Hy  sleeps. 
Short  was  my  stay  with  you  below ; 
Sooner  or  later  all  must  go. 


In  t 

Memory  of  J 

Elizabeth  Resetter  Terry,  I 

Daughter  of  Thomas  ) 

&  Elizabeth  Terry,  I 

who  died  August  5,  ' 

1807,  aged  1  Year,  j 

9  Mo.  &  6  Days.  ; 

H€re  lies  the  expectation  of  a  fond  Motbei 


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SOUTHOLD, 

In  memory  of 
Elizabeth  Drummy  Hazard, 
Daughter  of  Rev.  Joseph 
and  Mrs.  Jane  Hazard, 
who  died 
June  1st,  1800, 
aged  16  Days. 
Ib  thee,  our  God,  w«  will  believe, 
Though  thou  our  comforts  slay  ; 
This  newborn  sacrifice  receive. 
We  here  our  infant  lay. 


SHELTERISLAND. 


SARAH, 

Daughter  of 

James  and  Elizabeth 

Havens, 

died  August  21st,  U90, 

In  the  5th  Year  of  her  Age. 

*'  Time  each  moment  plays, 
His  little  weapon  in  the  narrow  sphere 
Of  sweet  domestic  comfort,  and  cuts  down 

IPhe  fairest  bloom  of  sublunary  bliss." 

3* 


30 

SIDNEY, 

Son  of 

James  and  Elizabeth 

Havens, 

was  drowned  Oct.  6th,  1789, 

In  the  15th  year  of  his  Age, 

(together  with  Mr.  Samuel  Stratton, 

to  whom  he  was  an  apprentice.) 

"  They  were  lovely  in  their  liv^es, 
And  in  their  Death,  were  not  divided.'* 


SAGHARBOUR. 


In  Memory  of 
David  H.  HedgeSj 
Son  of  Jesse  and 
Naomi  Hedges, 
Who  died  Dec.  5th, 
1798,  aged  4  Mo. 
and  23  Days. 
Mysterious  are  the  ways  of  God  to  man, 
Clouds  and  thick  darkness  veil  his  mighty  plan  ? 
An  only  child  with  ail  its  growing  charms, 
Again  if  wrested  from  its  mother's  arraiPc 


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^EW-WINDSOB- 

Ih 

Memory  of 
ABEL  WELLS, 

who  died  of  the  yellow  fever, 

On  the  21st  day  of  August,  179^, 

on  the  7th  day  of  his  sickness, 

on  the  5th  after  his  leaving 

NEW-YORK, 
In  the  18th  year  of  his  Age. 

When  tides  of  youthiul  blood  run  high, 
And  scenes  of  promised  joy  are  nit;h  ; 
.Health  presuming,  Beauty  blooming, 
Oh  how  dreadful  His  to  die. 
Is  death  affrighting  ?  true  ;  but  yet  withal, 
Consider  Christ  through  death  to  life  doth  call. 
He  triuinphM  over  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
Therefore,  with  joy  resign  thy  dying  breath. 


NEWBURGH. 


In 

Memory  of 
Richardson  Belknap, 

Son  of  Isaac  and 

Elizabeth  Belknap, 

who  departed  this  life 

the   nth  day  of  December,  1802, 

Aged  three  years,  nine  monlhsj, 

and  twenty- three  days. 

Death  oft  destroys, 
The  Pareat's  joys* 


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GOSHEN. 

In 

Memory  of 
LOUISA  CATHARINE, 

Daughter  of  the 

Rev.  Isaac 

& 

Mrs.  Catharine  Lewis, 

a  sweet  &  lovely  child, 

who  died 

Onth  8th  of  Dec.  1809, 

Aged  6  Years,  &  10  Months. 

Deep  is  the  sleep  of  death  ; 
Low  is  the  pillow  of  dust. 


ATHENS. 

In 

Memory  of 

Jane  Moore  Van  Buskirk, 

Born  Jan.  27,  1808, 

and  died  Sept.  12,  1810. 

From  our  fond  arms  our  child  is  fled, 

And  leaves  us  here  to  mourn, 

Snatch'd  to  the  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Froiti  whence  there's  no  return 

We  would  not  murmur  though  we  moum. 

He  gave  and  takes  away  ; 

Our  comforts  fled  shall  yet  return 

At  the  eternal  day. 


as 

ALBANY. 

In 

Memory  of 
AliEXANDER  Mc.CANDLISH, 

who  died  May  SOth,  1807, 
Aged  9  Years,  and  8  M  tilths. 

My  gVa?i.  is  run,  and  yours  is  running, 
Jleraeniber  death,  for  judgment's  coming. 


In 

3Iemory 

of  JAMES,  Son  of 

Daniel  and  Elizabeth  Steele^ 

who  died  July  15th,  1808, 

Aged  1  Yr.  3  Mos.  and  17  Ds. 

Ere  sin  could  blast  or  sorrow  fade, 
Death  came  with  friendly  care, 
An  opening  bud  to  Heaven  conveyed. 
And  bid  it  blossom  there* 


34. 

WATERFORi>. 

This  Monument  is 

Erected  to  the  memory 

of  William,  son  of 

William  and  Delia  Henry^ 

of  the  City  of  New-York, 

who  departed  this  life 

24  of  August,  1805, 

aged  1  Year,  and  26 

Days. 

Sleep  on,  sweet  babe,  and  take  thy  rest  ; 

Thou  art  early  calFd,  God's  time  is  best. 


LANSINGBURG. 

In  Memory  of 

Cornelia  W.  Rosekran^, 

Daughter  of  Mr.  Depue  and 

Mrs.  Sally  Rosekrans, 

Who  died  Nov.  19th,  1802^ 

aged  18  Months. 

Pour  your  due  sorrow. 
O'er  the  silent  Urn, 

But  still  with  hope 
Afld  moderation  mourE. 


HENRY  SELDEN, 
SON  OF 

Joseph  and  E(helinda 

Seidell, 

WAS  KILLED  BY 

fhe  accidental  discharge 

OF  HIS  GUN, 

Sept.  rih,  1804,  in 

the  14th  Year  of 

HIS  AGE. 

Beiietali  tliis  sacred  mouM,  rest,  hapless  Youth, 
At  whose  disastrous  end  e^eu  strangers  wept, 
Wliose  dying  bed* was  the  cohl  earth,  and  whose 

Last  groan  nor  friend  nor  parent  heard 

With  unavailing  sighs,  tlic  plaintive  breeze, 

Fill'd  the  lone  wood,  and  the  bleak  ciilFin  vain, 

Was  mov'd  with  pity ; 

Parental  love  denied  to  sooth  that  hour. 

O'er  thy  dear  dust  this  humble  stone  erects. 

To  bear  thy  precious  name,  and  publish 

To  the  passing  traveller  thy  Wo. 


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HUDSON, 

SACRED 

to  the  endeared  memory 

of  CYNTHIA  NICHOLS, 

daughter  of  PHILO  NICHOLS 

and  R]HODA  his  Wife, 

Who,  aged  15  Years  and  9  Days, 
was  suddenly  snatched  from 
the  embraces  of  her  friends, 
and  her  remains  here  deposited  ; 
she  departed  this  life  March  ISth. 
1803. 
Here  stop,  here  muse,  ye  young,  ye  gay, 
Thouglitful  this  death-heav'd  turf  survey ; 
A  school  for  youth,  learn  wisdom  here, 
Prepare  to  die,  for  heaven  prepare. 


POUGHKEEPSIK. 


SACRED 

TO  THE  MEMORY  OF 

JOHN  B.  BALDWIN, 

Son  of  Ebenezer  and  x4biah  Baldwin, 

'l 


who  departed  this  life,  August  6ih,  1801- 


in  the  21st  ^ear  of  his  Ase. 

How  much  belov'd,  now  avaHs  thee  hot,  j 

By  whom  remembered  or  by  whom  forgot  r  | 

Yet  on  thy  grave  shall  fall  affection's  tear,  ^] 

And  Jove  parental  hold  thy  mem'ry  dear.  ^ 
Rest,  dearest  boy,  here  rest  thy  youthful  head, 

Safe  on  the  piljovv  of  the  silent  dead  ;  h 
For  tho'  stern  Death  conceal  thee  ^leath  this  sod] 

Thou'rt  not  to  death  resigned,  but  to  thy  God,  .^ 


37 

PLEASANT  VALLEY. 

In 

Memory  of 

Maria,  daughter  of 

Mary  Davis, 

who  departed  this  life 

January  91h,  1803,  in  the 

9th  year  of  her  age. 

Hark  !  from  the  tomb,  a  doleful  sound ; 

My  ears,  attend  the  cry ; 
Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground, 

Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 


NEW- JERSEY. 

NEWARK. 


In 

Memory  of 

Phebe-Ann, 

Daur.  of  Aaron 

&  Phebe  Price, 

who  died 

April  19th,    1813, 

Aged  3  Years, 

2  Months, 

&  20  Days. 


In 

Memory  of 

Alexander 

Macwhorter,  Son  of 

Aaron  &  Phebe  Price? 

who  died 

April  23d,  1813, 

Aged  1  Year, 

2  Months, 

&  16  Days. 


lappy  Infants,  early  bless'd,  rest,  in  peaceful  slumbeTs 

rest. 
Sarly  reseued  from  the  ^ares  which  increase  with  groW- 

itig  y«*rih 
4 


38 

Miss  Sophia  Brainerd,  eldest 

Daughter  of  the  Rev.  John 

Brainerd,  died    Sep.  8th,  1758s 

in  the  6th  Year  of  her  Age. 

The  early  beauties  of  the  mind 
Ent^agea  Parent's  fond  delight  ; 
But  death  in  ambush,  close  behind  ; 
Removes  the  object  from  his  sight. 


In  memory  of 

Maria  Matilda  Day, 

Daughter  of 

Matthias  and  Hannah  Day^ 

Died  Sepbr.  29th,  1800, 

Aged  7  Weeks  o 

How  quickly  meet, 
Sweet  Flower,  thy  Blossom, 
And  tiiy  winding  sheet. 


39 

In  memory  of  Sally 

Maria,  Daur.  of  Thomas 

&  Jerusha  Ward,  who 

Died  April  the  Isf,  1800,  in 

the  5th  Year  of  her 

Age.     Also,  Isaac,  their 

Son,  who  died  July  25, 

1790,  Aged  3  Weeks. 

The  favoured  innocents  retire  to  rest, 
Taste  but  the  cup  of  sorrow,  and  are  blest. 
Such,  the  mild  Saviour  to  his  amis  recetvep. 
And  the  full  blessings  of  his  Kingdom  giv«S« 


ELIZABETHTOWN. 

John  H.  son  of  Jacob 

&  Mary  Williams, 

died  June  14th,  1802, 

aged  1  Year,  7  Mons. 

&  26  Days. 

Except  ye  be  converted,  and 
Become  as  little  children,  ye  shal 
Not  enter  into  ihtt  kingdom  of 
Heaviji, 


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SPEINGFIELD, 


This  Stonjd  is  erected  ] 

Francis  De  La  Croix,  ] 

a  native  of  old  France,  ] 

and  Rence  Vancrosson,  his  Wife,      ^ 
of  Eustatia,  1 

as  the  last  sad  token  of  Parental  Love  I 
to  their  dej3arted  Children. 
ELIZA, 
Who  was  born.  New- York,  June  21st,  1791 
deceased  at  Springfield,  Sepr.  21st,  1800 
LOUISA, 
born  at  Springfield,  Augt.  6th,  1800,    ' 
deceased  April  9lh,  1801. 
Happy  Voyagers  I — no  sooner  launched 
than  reach'd  their  Haven  I  ^ 

O,  'tis  a  trying  thing  for  Flesh  and  Blood  -! 

To  yield  our  Children,  even  to  their  God,  j 

Yet  cease^  rebellious  nature,  to  repine,  \ 

And  bow  submissive  to  the  rod  Divine  ;  J 

Nor  let  a  bold,  presumptuous  wish  arise,  I 

To  tear  those  cherubs  from  their  native  skies  I  I 
But  hope,  by  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son, 

To  join  tlrens,  when  li^'s  troubled  scene  is  done^  1 


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NEW-BRUNSWICK 


Sacred  to  the 

Memory  of 

ELIZABETH, 

daughter  of  Robert  and  Mary 

Letson, 

Who  died  Nov. 

18,  1801,  Aged  12 

Years,  2  Months, 

&  6  Days, 

Breathing  out,  as  some 

^f  her  last  words,  the  following  : 

My  dearest  friends,  they  dwell  above, 
Them  will  I  go  to  see, 
And  all  my  friends  in  Christ  below, 
Will  soon  come  after  me. 

4* 


42 

PLUCKAMIN. 

Sacred  to  the  Memory  of 

Adelaide  Elizabeth  Charlotte, 

Daughter  of  • 

Bernardine  Adelaide  and 

Rogier  Gerard  Van  Polanen, 

late  minister  resident  of  the 

Batavian  republic, 

near  the  United  States  of  America, 

Bbm  at  sea,  on  the  great  Indian  Ocean, 

on  the  29lh  day  of  March, 

A.  D.  1806; 

She  died  in  Princeton, 

after  a  short  illness, 

On  the  30th  day  of  April, 

A.  D.  1808, 

aged  two  Years  and  one  Month. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 

BRISTOL. 

In  Memory  of 

JOHN  MURRAY,  who  departeii 

This  life  Novembr*  14th,  1750, 

Aged  11  Years  &  8  Mohs. 

Fragrant  the  Rose  is,  but  it  fades  in  time ; 
The  Violet  sweet,  but  quickly  past  the  prime  ; 
White  lilies  hang  their  heads  and  soon  decay, 
And  whiter  snow  in  minutes  melts  away. 
Such  and  so  withering  are  our  early  joys, 
Which  time  and  sickness  speedly  destroys.   . 


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In  Memory  of  LYDIA, 
daughter  of  John  8c  Lydia 

Blair,  who  departed 

this  LifeSeptr.  26th,  1801  ; 

Aged  14  Months. 

Short  was  my  time, 

And  strong  was  my  pain, 

To  rest  in  Christ  is  now  my  gain. 

Dry  up  your  tears  and  weep  no  more, 

I  am  not  lost  but  cone  before. 


In 

Memory  of 

WILLIAM  MANN, 

Son  of 

William  and  Ann  Mann^ 

who  departed  this  life 

November  the  7th,  1807, 

Aged  9  Years,  7  Months, 

and  11  Days. 

"  Ere  sin  could  blight  or  sorrow  fade. 
Death  came  with  friendly  care, 
The  op'ning  bud  to  heaven  convey'dy 
And  bade  it  blossom  there.'' 


45 

In 

Memory  of 

WILLIAM  MASTERS  CLARK, 

Son  of  Joseph  and  Mary  Clark, 

bom  August  24tb,  1802, 

&  departed  this  Life 

September  3d,  1807, 

Aged  5  Years  &  10  Days. 

Here,  here  he  lies,  oh  could  I  once  more  view, 
Those  dear  remains,  take  one  more  fond  adieu, 
Wish'd,  ah  !  in  vain,  yet  must  express  my  lovf , 
Decays  unseen,  yet  not  forgot  above. 


In 

Memory  of 

Francis  Megee, 

Who  died  Jan.  8th,  180-i, 

aged  1  Year,  1  Month, 

and  10  Days. 

Lord,  he  was  thine  and  not  my  own ; 
Thou  hast  not  done  mtf  wrong : 
I  thank  thee  for  the  precious  Loan, 
AtForded  me  so  long* 


46 

In  Memory  of 

ANN  BUTTON, 

Wife  of  John  Hutton, 

who  died  November  the  14tb, 

1788, 

Aged  72  Years. 

Also,  of 

JOHN  HUTTON, 

Who  died  December  23d, 

1792, 

Aged  108  Years, 

and  4  Months. 


LANCASTER. 


In  1 

Memory  of  i 
CATHAR.  ELIZABETH, 

Daughter  of  ^ 

JOHN  Sl  MARY  LONG,  ] 

was  born  Deer.  lOth^  \ 

1805,  i 

&  died  Febr.  22d, 

1807. 

Here  lies  th^  body  of  a  lovely  chiltl,  | 
Who  once  was  sweet,  affectionate,  and. mild,  i 
Her  Soul  is  fled, 

Her  Saviour's  love  to  share,  \ 

While  her  soft  form,  | 

To  dust  lies  mouldering  here  | 


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DELAWARE. 

WILMINGTON. 


In 

Memory  of 
William  Vanemaa  Stidfaam, 

Son 

Lucas  &   Joanna  Sfidhara, 

wlio  was  kili'd 

by  the  kick  of  a  Horse, 

September  1st,  1789, 

Aged  6  Years,  5  Montk^, 

&  8  Daiys. 


4.8  •] 

MARYLAND.  ; 

BALTIMORE.  -         ] 

in  Memory  of  . 

WILLIAM  E.  HOWE,  ^ 

who  died  Septr.  3d,  1804,  i 

Aged  15  Months.  \ 


My  Parents  dear,  weep  not  for  me, 
When  in  this  Yard  my  Grave  you  see. 
My  time  was  short,  and  blest  is  he 
That  call'd  me  to  Eternity. 


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This  Monument  is  erected  to  the  ' 
Memory  of  Stephen  Colver,  Son  of 
Stephn.  &  Isabella  Colver,  died  Oct.  22( 
1804,  Aged  1  Year,  8  Motiis.  &  22  Days. 

Heaven  has  in  store, 

What  we  have  no  more,  j 

Not  lost  but  gone  before.  ! 

Whose  tomb  i^  this  ?  it  says  'tis  I 

Stephen's  tomb,  pluct  from  the  '• 

World  iB  beauty's  fairest  bloom.  i 

Swift  was  his  flight,  | 

Short  was  his  road,  | 

He  clos'd  his  Eyes  and  saw  his  God.  | 

Sleep  lovely  babe  and  take  thy  rest,  i 

God  calPd  the  Soon  1 

Because  he  thought  it  best.  i 


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DISTRICT  OF   COLUMBIA. 


WASHINGTON. 


Major  General 
URIAH  TRACEY, 

of  Litchfield, 

in  Connecticut, 

A  Senator  of  the  U.  S. 

born  at  Norwich, 

died  in  Washington, 

July  19{h,  1807, 

Aged  52  Years. 


50 

GEORGETOWN. 

In  Memory  of 

William   Crookshank* 

died  the  7ih  of 

November,  180^, 

Aged  3  Years,  11 

Months,  &  10  Days. 

We  once  have  seen  his  beauteous  clay, 
The  smiling  image  of  a  day; 
But  now,  h^h  taken  from  our  sight,, 
Tj^  trmmpii  in  the  realms  of  Ug;btr 


51 


VIRGINIA, 


DUMFRIES. 


Here  lieth  the  Bodj 
ofWILLIAM  BLACKBURN, 

Son  of  Col. 
RICHARD  BLACKBURN. 

He  was  born  in  Gloucester 

County,  in  Virginia, 

the  20(h  day  of  October,  1731, 

and  departed  this  life 

April  the  5th,  1752, 

in  the  2 1st  Year  of  his  Age. 

The  sad  Catastrophe  of 

His  death,  was  attended  by  many 

others,  who  were  whirled  out  of  a 

Pleasure  Boat,  in  Potomack 

River,  near  the  mouth  of  Quantico, 

and  perished  in  the  merciless  waves. 

His  eminent  qualities  and  gentle 

deportment,  gained  him  the 

Universal  esteem  of  all  ranks  of 

People,  who  earnestly  mourned  the 

L  )ss  of  so  worthy   a  Person, 

to  whose  memory   this  Monumenr 

is  erected,  by  his  Friend, 

John  Bayliso 


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FALMOUTH. 


In  Memory 
of  GEORGE, 

the  first  Son 

of  WILLIAM, 

^MILLY  STOxNP, 

Deceased 

the  lethSeptr.iroa, 

Aged  1  Yetlr. 


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Here  lies  the  grief  of  a  fond 

Mother,  &  the  blasted  expectation 

of  an  indulgent  Father, 

ANN  MARIA  WALLACE, 

ho  departed  this  life  Novr.  23d,  1800, 

Aged  8  Years  &  3  months. 

Jesus  said,  suffer  little  children  and  forbid  them  not 
-To  come  unto  me,  for  of  such  is  the  kingdom 
If  Heaven.     Math.  Chap.  19. 


NORFOLK. 


To  the  memory  of 
Mrs.  MARION  ALLEN, 

Late  spouse  to  Thomas  Allen, 

of  this  place. 
She  was  a  native  of  Scotland, 

Born  in  Glasgow,  17,^7, 

Arrived  here  June  4th,  1785, 

And  departed  this  life  June  15th,  1805  ; 

Much  and  justly  lamented  by  all  who 

had  the  pleasure  of  her  acquaintance. 

Also,  here  lieth 

Three  of  her  Children,  two  Sons 

and  one  Daughter, 

5* 


"^  iSH^  ;^  ^' 5^  !^^  !5^X  !^  !^ ! 

ELEGIES. 


A  FUNERAL  THOUGHT. 


HARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  soun^, 

My  ears  attend  the  cry, 
'*  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground!, 

"\yhere  yoy  must  shortly  lie. 

'*•  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ! 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  hea^. 

Must  lie  as  low  as  ours.'' 


Great  God !  is  this  our  ceriain  doom  ? 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomh, 

And  yet  prepared  no  more  ? 

Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace. 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh. 

We'll  ri€e  above  the  sky. 


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AT  THE  FUNERAL  OF  A  YOUNG  PEBSON 


"WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatchM  awe^y 

By  death's  resistless  hand, 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 

Which  pity  must  demand'. 


"IThile  pity  prompts  the  rising  sigb, 
O  may  this  truth,  impressed 

With  awful  power — I  too  must  die, 
IBink  deep  in  every  breast. 


Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  mope  ; 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour ; 

To-morrow,  death  may  comp. 


The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey  ; 
3ior  be  the  heavenly  warning  vaio. 

Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray. 


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O  let  US  fly>  to  Jesus  fly, 

Whose  powerful  arm  can  save  ,; 

Then  shall  our  hopes  ascend  on  high^ 
And  triumph  o'er  the  grave. 


Great  God,  thy  sovereign  grace  impart. 
With  cleansing,  healing  power  : 

This  only  can  prepare  the  heart 
For  death's  surprising  hour. 


THE  SHORTNESS  OF  LIFE    AND  THi^ 
GOODNESS  OF  GOD. 

TIME  !  what  an  empty  vapour  Hi^, 

And  days  how  swift  they  are  ! 
Swift  as  the  archer's  arrow  flief, 

Or  like  a  shooting  star. 

[The  present  moments  just  appear, 

Then  slide  away  in  haste, 
That  we  can  never  say  they*re  her§^ 

But  only  say,  they^repast^ 


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[Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 
And  death  is  ever  nigh  ; 

The  moment  when  our  lives  begin, 
We  all  begin  to  die.] 


Yet,  mighty  God  !  our  fleeting  day.ft 
Thy  lasting  favours  share. 

Yet  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 


Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food,^ 
And  we  are  clothM  with  love  ; 

While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  roail; 
That  leads  our  soUls  above. 


His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round, 

All  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bouiid^ 

And  bie  his  name  ador'd. 


Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 

And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolpn^, 

Till  time  and  mime  rfig^ 


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M^IULV^S LAMENTATION  FOR  THE  VEAT. 
OF  A  DEAR  MOTHER.  \ 


A  POOH  afflicted  child,  I  kneel 
Before  my  heRvenly  Father's  seat. 

To  tell  him  all  the  grief  I  feel, 
And  spread  my  sorrows  at  his  feet 


Yet  I  must  weeo  ;  I  cannot 

These  tears  that  trickle  while  I  bend. 
Since  thou  art  pleas  d  to  take  away 

So  dear,  so  very  dear  a  friend. 


And  now  I  recollect  with  pain 
The  many  times  I  griev'd  her  sorci 

Oh  !  if  she  would  but  come  again, 
I  think  Pd  vex  her  so  no  more; 


How  I  would  watch  her  gentle  eye  I 
' Twoald  be  my  play  to  do  her  will  I 

And  she  should  never  have  to  sigh 
Again,  for  my  behaving  ill  1 


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But  since  she's  gone  so  far  away, 
And  cannot  profit  by  my  pains. 

Let  me  this  child-like  duty  pay 
To  that  dear  parent  who  remains 

Let  me  console  his  broken  heart, 
And  be  his  comfort,  by  my  care : 

That  when  at  last  we  come  to  part, 
I  may  not  have  sudi  giief  to  bear 


**  In  tht  morning,  it  flour ishelh  and  groweth  up ;  in  the 
i^ni7ig^  it  is  cut  down  and  wUhereth,^* 

THE  flowers  of  (he  field, 

That  qu!c!;ly  fade  away, 
May  well  to  us  ii!>tructi  >n  yield, 

Who  die  as  soon  as  they. 

That  pretty  rosf^bud  see, 

Decaying:  on  the  wa'-'k; 
A  storm  c/dv^e  ^weeping  oV  the  tree. 

And  broke  its  ieeble  stalk. 


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Jifet  like  an  early  rose, 

IVe  seen  an  infant  bloom  :• 
But  Death,  perhaps,  before  it  blow^, 

Will  lay  it  in  the  tomb. 

Then  let  us  think  on  death, 

Though  we  are  young  an<l  gay  ; 

For  God,  who  gave  our  life  and  breath, 
Can  take  them  soon  away. 

To  God,  who  loves  them  all. 

Let  children  humbly  cry  : 
And  then,  whenever  Death  may  call, 

They'll  be  prepared  to  die. 


eN  Tim  DEATH  OF  A  MOTHEPu 

THE  night  was  still,  the  sky  serene. 

The  warblers  ceasM  to  play  ; 
When  slowly  o'er  the  churchyard  green 

SeatA  L«Gy  took  Her  wa>^. 


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"  Ah  i  hapless  maid,'^  she  wept  and  cfkQ^ 
"  Of  friends  thou  art  bereft ; 

$Mn  as  thy  tender  parent  died. 
An  orphan  thou  wast  left. 


*'  With  sighs  1 8tiU  recall  the  scene, 

When  she  was  torn  away  ; 
My  heart  was     led  with  anguish  keen^ 

With  sorrow  and  dismay. 


'  Adieu,'  she  cried,  *  my  children  dear, 
May  Heaven  prosper  you  ! 

Should  fortune  prove  to  you  severe, 
Still  let  your  ways  be  true. 


*  In  God  place  all  your  confidencCe 
And  make  his  word  your  guide  ; 

He  will  protect  your  innocence, 
And  for  your  wants  provide. 


*  Then  when  in  heaven  next  we  mee^ 
Free  from  all  care  and  pain ; 

My  happiness  will  be  complete— 
We  ne'er  shall  part  agaia  0 
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'-'  No  more  she  said ;  for  icy  Death, 

His  hand  upon  her  laid ; 
With  smiles  she  then  resign'd  her  breath, 

The  debt  of  nature  paid. 


"  Forever  will  my  streaming  eyes, 
With  ceasless  tears  o'erflow  ; 

All  worldly  pleasure  I  despise, 
My  heart  is  filPd  with  wo.'* 


iXi.  plaintive  tone  the  artless  maid 

Thus  did  her  loss  bemoan, 
As  pensive,  through  the  lonely  shad^. 

She  bent  Ijer  footsteps  homci 


ON  THE  DEATH  OF  A  DEAR  HUSBANV 

FONDLY  I  JreamM  of  lasting  bliss,  ' 

But,  ah  I  how  soon  ray  dream  was  broke!  i 

And  all  ray  boasted  li£;plness  i 

'^"n^  «;uded,  by  thai  fatal  stroke !  j 


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A  widow's  mournful  name  I  bear, 
By  sorrow  and  by  care  oppressM, 

No  sounds  of  joy  salute  mine  ear, 
And  grief  sits  heavy  on  my  breast. 


My  infant  smiles  and  looks  so  gay, 
Redoubling  every  pain  I  feel : 

To  grief  and  misery  a  prey, 

What  can  my  wounded  bosom  feel  T 


My  God !  to  thee  I  raine  mine  eyes, 
Calm  resignation  I  implore ; 

O  let  no  murnrring  thought  arise, 
But,  humbly  let  me  still  adore. 


With  meek  submission  may  I  bear. 
Each  needful  cross  thoushalt  ordain 

Nor  think  my  trials  too  severe, 
Nor  dare  thy  justice  to  arraigu. 


For  though  mysterious  now  thy  waye 
To  erring  mortals  may  appear, 

Hereafter  we  thy  name  shall  praise, 
For  all  our  keenest  suflfrings  here 


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Jiow,  Lord,  tliy  needful  aid  afford,  * 
Nor  let  me  sink  in  deep  despair, 

Aid  mc  to  trust  thy  sacred  word, 
To  find  my  sweetest  comforts  tlier^^ 


Though  thorns  and  briers  choke  the  way 
My  trembling  feet  are  doom'd  to  treai; 

Though  clouds  of  terror  and  dismay 
Are  bursting  o'er  my  helpless  head  ; 


Yet  fhith  unveils  a  brighter  scene, 

Where  all  life*8  painful  conflicts  cease, 

Where  no  dark  clouds  ere  intervene, 
Ko  sorrows  ftre  disturb  our  peac«-! 


TJIE  WIDOWED  MOTHER'S  ADDRESS  2Y>j 
HER  INFANT,  \ 


SLEEP  on,  sweet  babe,  for  thou  canst  sleep  j.  3 

No  sorrows  rend  thy  peaceful  breast,  j 

Thy  pensive  mother  wakes  to  weep,  j 

Deprived  by  grief,  of  balmy  re&ti  I 


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May  angels  watch  around  thy  bad, 
Thee  safe  from  every  ill  defend 

May  Heaven  unnumberM  blessings  shed, 
And  be  thy  never-failing  friend  ! 


Sleep  on,  sleep  on,  my  baby  dear. 
Thy  little  heart,  from  sorrow  free, 

Knows  not  the  anxious  pangs  that  tear 
Thy  mother's  breast,  sweet  babe,  for  thee  \ 


Soft  be  thy  slumbers,  sorrow's  child  I 
S^irene  and  tranquil  be  thy  rest ; 

Oft  have  thy  smiles  my  tears  beguiPd, 
And  sooth'd  my  agitated  breast ! 


Thine  infant  tongue  has  never  known 
A  father^s  name,  nor  can  thine  eyes 

Recal  to  mind  the  graceful  form, 
That  low  in  death's  embraces  lies  I 


But  T,  in  thee  delight  to  trace, 

That  form,  so  tenderly  belov'd  I 
To  picture  in  thy  smiling  face 

His  image,  far  from  earth  reraov'A  I 

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His  pioud  cares  thou  canst  not  share« 
Nor  can  he  guide  thy  tender  youtli^ 

Or  guard  thee  from  each  hurtful  snari, 
Or  lead  thee  in  the  paths  of  truth  I 


The  sad,  yet  pleasing  task  he  mine, 
To  virtue's  ways,  thy  miad  to  form, 

To  point  to  thee  those  truths  divine, 
Which  in  the  gospel  are  made  known. 


With  reason's  dawn  thou  shalt  be  taught, 
Thy  father's  God  betimes  to  know  ; 

The  wonders  he  for  us  hath  wrought, 
Shall  be  thy  mother's  task  to  show* 


Each  rising,  and  each  setting  sun, 
Thy  little  heart  in  prayer  shall  raise. 

And  early,  shall  thine  infant  tongue 
Be  tayght  to  tisp  thy  Maker's  prafi^  ! 


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THE  GRAVE  OF  ELLEN. 

WITHIN  this  peaceful,  silent  grave, 
O'er  which  the  grckss  begins  to  wave, 
The  cold  and  lifeless  form  is  laid, 
Of  youthful  Ellen, 


She  perish'd  like  a  tender  flower, 
That  fades  and  dies  within  an  hour, 
Beneath  the  sun's  consuming  power  ; 

An  emblem  (rf  poor  Ellea, 


We  saw  her  blooming  ciheeli:  turn  pale. 
We  saw  disease  her  fmme  assail. 
No  art  against  it  could  prevail, 

To  sav^  the  jpife  of  Etiem 


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p[y  Mary,  as  we  view  her  grare, 
Jdethinks  the  sight  a  power  should  have. 
From  folly  and  from  vice  to  save, 

When  we  reflect  on  Ellen. 


Though  blejit  with  health  and  spirits  gay, 
Thou  look'st  to  many  a  future  day, 
Tet  who,  my  dearf st  child,  can  say, 

But  thou  mayst  die  like  Ellen 


Should  sickness  fade  thy  youthful  bloom, 
Thy  strength  decay,  thy  life  consume, 
Art  thou  as  read)  for  the  tomb 

As  dear  departed  Ellen  ? 


Art  thou  as  genVous,  good,  and  kind. 
With knowlfdge  as  well  stor'd  thy  mind? 
Art  thou  in  sutf' ring  as  re^ignM. 

And  patient,  as  was  Ellen  ? 


Consider  now  whilst  thou  hast  power, 
ISor  idly  waste  the  present  hour, 
For  death  does  every  day  devour, 

Thousanis  as  young  as  Eilfijio 


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AN  ELEGY, 


n  the  death  of  two  infants,  a  si^er  and  a  brothnr,  who 
died  in  Vermont,  the  former  in  1803,  aged  1  year  and 
7  months ;  the  later,  in  1808,  aged  nearly  i  year9;  By 
«yj  intimate  friend  of  their  parents. 


8LEEP,  lovely  babes,  you've  made  an  early  close, 
EscapM  a  world  of  trials  and  of  woes  ; 
Your  spirits  fled  and  found  a  place  of  rest, 
Where  young  and  lovely  innocents  are  bleflt. 


Yes,  you  have  taken  quite  an  early  flight ; 
From  this  low  region,  to  the  realms  of  light; 
There  to  enjoy  a  glorious,  joyful  state, 
That  will  not  through  eternity  abate. 


O,  happy  babes,  to  leave  this  world  of  toil 
For  a  more  glorious,  a  celestial  soil ; 
A  sure  eternal  resting  place  to  gain, 
Without  a  mournful  pilgrimage  of  palii. 


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"STour  blessM  Redeemer  purehasM  peace,  'tis,  tf 
Peace  that  the  world  knows  nothing  of,  for  you 
He  who  is  truly  gracious,  kind,  and  good,  ^ 
Purchased  redemption  with  his  precious  bloodr '. 

Yes,  he  the  prffc^  of  ransom  paid  for  all,  \ 

And  hath  extendei^  o'er  tke  earth  his  call,  % 
O,  come  and  taste,  enjoy  for  evermore,  j 

iThe  boundless  treasures  of  the  heavenly  stoceil 

\ 

Xio  !  he  was  fillM,  shall  I  not  say,  with  charma 
When  he  took  little  children  in  his  arras :  J 
O,  fuifer  them  now  to  approach,  says  he,  Vj 
Forbid  them  not  from  coming  near  to  me,  yi 
Indeed,  for  such  the  heavenly  kingdom's  free,  yj 


]5abes,  can't  you  say,  *'  '  Pis  now  a  time  for  che 
Cf,  tender  mother,  dry  up  every  teai*; 
For  we  a  heavenly  resting  place  have  found  ;  ^ 
Our  joys  with  the  angelic  host  abound.  | 

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^''  O  tender  parents,  cease  for  us  to  mourn.  ^ 
For  we  were  by  celestial  angels  borne,  i 

To  t)ie  bright  regions  of  eternal  day,  \ 

Where,  *  1  am  sick,'  no  one  can  ever  sayo'^      * 


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How  it  consoles,  In  time  of  grief  and  pain, 
The  breast  that  you  so  fondly  did  snstain, 
To  uttter  when  she  views  the  works  of  grace, 
■^  My  babes  have  found  a  lasting  resting  placed 


flow  it  consoles  the  partner  of  her  grief, 
And  gives  their  deeply  feeling  hearts  relief, 
To  contemplate  your  perfect  state  of  joy, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  demons  to  annoy. 


To  contemplate  your  heavenly  blissful  seat, 
And  there  well  grounded  hope  with  you  to  meet> 
Their  gracious  King  and  Saviour  to  adore, 
When  fleeting  time  shall  be  to  them  no  more. 


There  the  true  Church,  in  a  triumphant  state, 
Adore  their  King,  who's  gracious,  good,  and  great. 
There  all  the  ransom'd  and  redeemM  do  sing, 
Eternal  hallelujahs  to  their  King. 


O,  youth,  who  of  these  lines  may  have  a  sight. 
Let  me  in  love,  your  tender  hearts  invite, 
Where  wisdom  utters  her  sweet  voice  and  crie^j 
And  understanding  speaks  to  you,  be  wig«^ 


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If  to  tlie  voice  of  wisdom  you  are  deaf,  \ 

The  kingdom's  lost,  behold  there's  no  reliefi^     i 
If  to  the  light  you  vainly  close  your  eyes, 
%0}i  lose  the  crown,  the  great,  immortal  prizcl 


Youll  not  find  comfort,  if  the  Cross  you  shuB»  i 
Nor  peace  at  all,  if  you  the  broad  way  run  :  1 
O,  bear  the  Cross,  'tis  not  too  hard  a  task,  1 
Your  pay  ie  sure,  and  more  than  you  can  ask*   ^ 


O,  youth,  a  deep,  attentive  ear  incline,  ■ 

Prepare,  prepare  the  heavenly  host  to  join ;  j 
There's  pleasure,  peace,  on  the  celectial  shor^.i 
^There's  glory,  honomp,  joy^  for  evermore.         i 

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